New Zealand actors who were born in 1974
Here are 6 famous actors from New Zealand were born in 1974:
Martin Henderson
Martin Henderson (October 8, 1974 Auckland-) is a New Zealand actor.
He is best known for his roles in popular television shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Off the Map, Seattle Firefighters, and Shortland Street. Henderson began his acting career in the early 1990s and made his film debut in the 1996 film "Kick". He has since appeared in numerous films including "The Ring", "Torque", "Bride and Prejudice", and "Miracles from Heaven". In addition to his acting career, Henderson is also an ambassador for the New Zealand charity organization "Cure Kids". He has received critical acclaim for his work in film and television and has been nominated for several awards including the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
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Rhys Darby
Rhys Darby (March 21, 1974 New Zealand-) also known as Darby, Rhys or Rhys Montague Darby is a New Zealand actor, stand-up comedian, comedian, screenwriter and voice actor. He has two children, Theo Darby and Finn Darby.
Darby first gained popularity from his role as Murray Hewitt in the HBO comedy series Flight of the Conchords. He has also appeared in several Hollywood films such as Yes Man, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. In addition to his acting career, Darby has also toured extensively as a stand-up comedian and is known for his energetic and physical style of comedy. He has released several comedy albums, including The Cryptic Thoughts of Rhys Darby and I'm a Fighter Jet. Darby is also a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and has been involved in several campaigns to protect endangered species.
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Jemaine Clement
Jemaine Clement (January 10, 1974 Masterton-) also known as Clement, Jemaine, The Hiphopopotamus, Flight of the Conchords or Jemaine Atea Mahana Clement is a New Zealand television producer, actor, musician, comedian, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, voice actor and multi-instrumentalist. He has one child, Sophocles Iraia Clement.
Clement is best known for being one half of the Grammy-nominated musical comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords, alongside Bret McKenzie. They gained a huge following for their self-titled television show that aired from 2007 to 2009 on HBO.
Aside from his comedic work, Clement has also acted in various films, including "Men in Black 3," "What We Do in the Shadows," and "Moana." He has also lent his voice to animated films such as "Rio" and "The BFG."
In addition to his work in entertainment, Clement is an avid supporter of several charities, including Oxfam and Cure Kids. He is also a spokesperson for the New Zealand Epilepsy Foundation.
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Oliver Driver
Oliver Driver (November 22, 1974 New Zealand-) also known as Oliver James Driver is a New Zealand actor, presenter and television director.
He is best known for his roles in New Zealand television shows such as "Shortland Street" and "Nothing Trivial." Driver has also worked as a television presenter, hosting shows such as "Coast New Zealand" and "Mitzi & Romano." In addition to his work in front of the camera, Driver has also directed television shows including "7 Days" and "Taskmaster NZ." Outside of his television work, Driver is also a passionate activist and has spoken out on a variety of social and political issues. He currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand with his family.
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Kieren Hutchison
Kieren Hutchison (October 9, 1974 Auckland-) otherwise known as Kieren Robert Hutchison is a New Zealand actor. He has one child, Quinn Hutchison.
Kieren Hutchison started his acting career in New Zealand with small roles in local productions before moving on to bigger roles. He gained fame for his portrayal of the character Andy Hargrove in the popular television series, "One Tree Hill". He has also acted in several other successful TV shows including "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive" and "The Legend of William Tell".
Apart from his acting career, Hutchison is also known for his interest in sports such as rugby and soccer. He has represented New Zealand in international rugby tournaments and is also an accomplished soccer player.
In addition to acting, Hutchison has also ventured into producing and directing. He has produced several short films and directed episodes of popular TV shows such as "The Bureau of Magical Things" and "The Legend of William Tell".
Hutchison is also known for his humanitarian work and is actively involved in several charities. He is a supporter of various causes such as wildlife conservation and child welfare, and regularly donates his time and money to charitable organizations.
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Craig Hall
Craig Hall (May 10, 1974 Auckland-) also known as Craig Alan Hall is a New Zealand actor and film director.
He is best known for his roles in several popular New Zealand films and television shows, including "Kaitangata Twitch", "Outrageous Fortune", and "Shortland Street". Hall began his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in a variety of television commercials before turning his attention to film and television acting.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Hall has also directed several short films, including "The Date", which was screened at several international film festivals. He has also worked as a producer on a number of projects, including the critically acclaimed film "Eagle vs Shark".
Alongside his work in the entertainment industry, Hall is also a committed environmentalist and has been an ambassador for the New Zealand charity organization Forest & Bird since 2007. He is also an avid supporter of the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks.
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